Question about Gears.

nukeman13 · April 20th, 2011, 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

I've got a 5 speed with 4.10s. I fucking love them. Only complaint I have is 1st gear. You'll end up shifting into 2nd half way through an intersection and rolling through stop signs so you don't have to go back down to 1st. Aside from that, they're awesome.

lol yeah 1st gear is useless riding around town. but when i had my 4.10's and stuff installed i loved it. all my buddies keep wondering why i keep a v6 lol but im faster than they are.. i just need a new exhaust setup. mine sounds like shit atm.

but anyways 4.10's are amazing unless you go turbo/SC. gears are way too short for that

mcqueen · April 20th, 2011, 12:43 AM

Originally Posted by nukeman13

lol yeah 1st gear is useless riding around town. but when i had my 4.10's and stuff installed i loved it. all my buddies keep wondering why i keep a v6 lol but im faster than they are.. i just need a new exhaust setup. mine sounds like shit atm.

but anyways 4.10's are amazing unless you go turbo/SC. gears are way too short for that

Yeah the gears are really short. One of my buddies rode with me for the first time a few months ago and was surprised I could cruise in 3rd at like 24mph and 4th at 33mph.

MRKsD3 · April 20th, 2011, 01:37 AM

I'm not sure if this has been asked before but other than the size, what is the difference between a 7.5 with 4.10 and an 8.8 with 4.10? Is a swap really that necessary for optimal performance?

mcqueen · April 20th, 2011, 01:52 AM

Originally Posted by MRKsD3

I'm not sure if this has been asked before but other than the size, what is the difference between a 7.5 with 4.10 and an 8.8 with 4.10? Is a swap really that necessary for optimal performance?

1.3"

No, the swap isn't necessary. The 8.8" rear weighs 100lbs more than the 7.5" rear. It can handle more power stock vs stock, but a built 7.5" can handle a decent amount of power.

ESG-642T · April 20th, 2011, 02:30 AM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

1.3" No, the swap isn't necessary. The 8.8" rear weighs 100lbs more than the 7.5" rear. It can handle more power stock vs stock, but a built 7.5" can handle a decent amount of power.

Hell no, 8.8 isn't 100lbs difference in any way... 45maybe with the dampener weight still attached.

SlowSix · April 20th, 2011, 09:56 AM

So kyle would you recommend a built 7.5 or an 8.8 for those of us that are looking into gears?

walt1120 · April 20th, 2011, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by Kramer

Thats good to know. My friends think I'm crazy for doing them, but I cant wait to get it done and see how awesome it really is. Unfortunately it will be a couple months, the people I bought the car from did not do anything besides change the oil So there is other work to be done.

i think 3.73's would be better for a single port 4.10s would make your gears very short. youd rip through 3 gears before you even got to 60

nukeman13 · April 21st, 2011, 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by walt1120

i think 3.73's would be better for a single port 4.10s would make your gears very short. youd rip through 3 gears before you even got to 60

haha with 4.10's and t5 tranny. 1st gear tachs at about 20mph, 2nd tachs at about 50mph, 3rd tachs at about 80mph, 4th tachs at about 110mph, and i havnt tried to tach 5th yet lol. the acceleration is very nice though

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walt1120 · April 21st, 2011, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by nukeman13

haha with 4.10's and t5 tranny. 1st gear tachs at about 20mph, 2nd tachs at about 50mph, 3rd tachs at about 80mph, 4th tachs at about 110mph, and i havnt tried to tach 5th yet lol. the acceleration is very nice though .

yeah but for a single port it doesnt rev as high so you shift at around 4.5-5k. so his gears would be mega short with 4.10s lol

AMChrisRose · April 22nd, 2011, 12:35 AM

Looked up the sales figures for 3.73 vs 4.10s. The 4.10s win by a landslide. < ---- sarcasm.

Literally the 4.10s were 51% and 3.73's were 49%. So you could see where this debate goes on forever, haha.

mcqueen · April 22nd, 2011, 01:14 AM

Originally Posted by AMChrisRose

Looked up the sales figures for 3.73 vs 4.10s. The 4.10s win by a landslide. < ---- sarcasm.

Literally the 4.10s were 99% and 3.73's were 1%. So you could see where this debate goes on forever, haha.

I think it's clear which is the best route

qwiksilvermustang · April 22nd, 2011, 01:46 AM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

I think it's clear which is the best route

ESG-642T · April 22nd, 2011, 05:56 AM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

I think it's clear which is the best route

3.55s and turbo

RickIsYoDaddy · April 22nd, 2011, 07:53 AM

ESG got it... 3.55s with turbo

Personally, I think 4.10s are too much. You might as well just start off in 2nd gear

mcqueen · April 22nd, 2011, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by RickIsYoDaddy

Personally, I think 4.10s are too much. You might as well just start off in 2nd gear

I do, a lot

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AMChrisRose Authorized Vendor 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 749 iTrader: 0 reviews	Looked up the sales figures for 3.73 vs 4.10s. The 4.10s win by a landslide. < ---- sarcasm. Literally the 4.10s were 51% and 3.73's were 49%. So you could see where this debate goes on forever, haha. __________________ Chris Rose \| AmericanMuscle.com Toll Free: 866.727.1266 \| M-F 9AM-9PM EST \| Sat 10AM-4PM EST Bama Hotline: 888.226.9764 \| M-F 9AM-5:30PM EST \| Sat 10AM-4PM EST Need Help? PM AMShaneLesky for immediate assistance!

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